CAUTION: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface. CAUTION: Handle components and cards with care. Do not touch the components or contacts on a card. Hold a card by its edges or by its metal mounting bracket. Hold a component such as a microprocessor by its edges, not by its pins. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the computer, perform the following steps before you begin working inside the computer. NOTE: Ensure that the computer is off and not in a power management mode. If you cannot shut down the computer using the computer operating system, press and hold the power button for 4 seconds. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you service the computer. 11. Remove any installed memory modules, Mini PCI cards, and devices, including a second battery if one is installed. 12. Remove the hard drive (see "Removing the Hard Drive"). Recommended Tools The procedures in this manual require the following tools: l #1 Phillips screwdriver l .-inch flat-blade screwdriver l Small plastic scribe l Flash BIOS update program floppy or CD Computer Orientation Screw Identification When you are removing and replacing components, photocopy "Screw Identification" as a tool to lay out and keep track of the screws. The placemat provides the number of screws and their sizes. 1 back 2 right 3 front 4 left Optional Device: (1 each) Hard Drive: (2 each) Keyboard: (2 each) Back to Contents Page Display Assembly: (4 each) Display Bezel: (6 each) Display Panel: (4 each) Display Latch: (1 each) Palm Rest: (2 each at top) (13 each at bottom) Fan: (2 each) Speakers: (2 each—1 on each side) Modem: (1 each) System Board: (5 each) Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Latitude™ D610 Service Manual 1. Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in and that the main battery is installed properly. 2. Insert the BIOS update program floppy or CD, and turn on the computer. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen. The computer continues to boot and updates the new BIOS. When the flash update is complete, the computer will automatically reboot. 3. Press during POST to enter the system setup program. 4. Press and to reset the computer defaults. 5. Press , select Save changes and reboot, and press to save configuration changes. 6. Remove the flash BIOS update program floppy or CD from the drive and restart the computer. Back to Contents Page NOTE: If you use a BIOS update program CD to flash the BIOS, set up the computer to boot from a CD before inserting the CD. Back to Contents Page Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Dell™ Latitude™ D610 Service Manual Removing the Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Installing the Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Removing the Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer." 2. Remove the battery. 3. Press down and pull on the tab to open the card door. 4. Disconnect the card cable connector from the card, and remove the door with the card from the computer. 5. Holding the card by the card connector, press down the lever, and lift the card off the plastic knob. 6. Slide the card out of the plastic brackets. Installing the Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 1. Slide the card into the plastic brackets on the door, and press the card onto the plastic knob. CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on the computer. NOTICE: Press down the lever gently to avoid damaging it. 1 card cable connector 2 card connector 3 plastic brackets (2) 4 internal card with Bluetooth wireless technology 5 lever 6 plastic knob 7 tab on card door NOTICE: Be careful not to break the plastic when closing the door. 2. Connect the card to the card cable connector, slide the door with the card into the card compartment, and gently press the door into position. 3. Replace the battery. Back to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Latitude™ D610 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Installing the Coin-Cell Battery Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer." 2. Turn over the computer, loosen the captive screw from the modem cover, and lift the cover away from the computer. 3. Disconnect the coin-cell battery cable connector from the battery connector on the system board, and slide the coin-cell battery out of the securing sleeve. CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in th...
